Light Book Reviews from 2022

The debate over the ethics of abortion long predated the infamous Roe v. Wade decision and will continue well after the life-saving Dobbs decision in June 2022. Many throughout ethical and philosophical circles have put forth various arguments for abortion and a woman’s right to choose. Christopher Kaczor recently released an updated version of his thorough and

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Set against the backdrop of the Ukraine revolution against Russia in 2013-2014, I Will Die in a Foreign Land, by Kalani Pickhart, is historical fiction that provides a window into the past, present, and future battle over Ukraine’s freedom. The novel braids together the stories of four individuals caught up in the violent protests that

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What happened to the apostles after the book of Acts? In his book After Acts, Bryan Litfin brings readers along as he conducts a comprehensive investigation into answering this question. He provides background for these biblical characters and presents historical evidence that points to different theories surrounding what came next for them. Throughout the book

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In recent years, no other issue has been more heavily scrutinized, more thoroughly debated, or more embroiled in controversy than abortion and its legality. The abortion discussion in the United States reached a fever pitch this summer when, nearly 50 years after its passage, Roe v. Wade (along with Planned Parenthood v. Casey) was overturned

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The changes my three children experienced the last two years produced an entire spectrum of feelings. Although each child expresses himself differently, it became clear that we all needed help in navigating the emotional landscape of our home. Originally released in 1997, Dr. John Gottman’s parenting classic, Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, was recommended by

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Is it possible the United States of America could divide into two or even three countries in the near future? In his book Divided We Fall, David French provides riveting—even persuasive—narratives of how such scenarios could happen, but he also proposes a solution to the country’s polarization that might prevent such secessions. He addresses “how the

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Given the rise of secularism and how easily this terminology is thrown about in conversations today, Christians need to think deeply about what it actually is and how our society has shifted so quickly on what it means to be human, the nature of sexuality, and other pressing social and ethical issues. Catholic philosopher Charles

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In 2021, the share of adults who belonged to a church, synagogue, or mosque dropped below 50% for the first time in recent history. Those who would formally identify with a religion were no longer the majority, at least according to polls. At the same time, the share of those who were identifying as “nones” (a

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